About Plai Laem Seafood
Plai Laem Seafood is a casual open-air Thai seafood restaurant beside Wat Plai Laem in northeast Samui. A handy stop after temple visits, serving wok-tossed seafood at local prices with lake views.
Casual Thai seafood restaurant near Wat Plai Laem temple. Suits temple-tour visitors.
Why visit
- Walking distance from Wat Plai Laem's white guanyin statue makes it the obvious post-temple lunch
- Lakeside terrace overlooks the temple's reflective pond, giving a peaceful contrast to Chaweng's bustle
- Steamed sea bass with lime and chilli is the menu signature, priced around 350 baht for a whole fish
- Pad krapow, tom yum and pad thai mains at 100-180 baht keep the bill modest for sightseeing days
- Open-sided sala-style dining room captures sea breezes and stays cool without aircon
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